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Seattle Art Museum

100 University Street, Volunteer Park, Seattle, WA 98101-2902
206-654-3100
Ranked #19 of 210 attractions in Seattle
4.5 of 5 stars 245 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Description: This post-modern structure houses an impressive and eclectic collection.
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Bellevue, Washington
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

A very accessible and complete art museum. Traveling exhibits are particularly good. More

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Kenmore, Washington, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Wow what a wonderful museum, even my kid's enjoyed it. BUT..... I went purposely on one of the free days so that I could afford to take my 2 children to go as a family all together. Enriching there young minds and watching them grow is the most bellyful sight ... So imagine my surprise, and embarrassment when I went... More

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San Francisco
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Uncrowded, fascinating variety in the collection. Modern art, folk art, American impressionists. More

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Edmonton, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

enjoyed the selection of displays, some very unique items available in the contempary art section. More

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Everett, Washington
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012

Located in downtown Seattle with views of the sound, this space is well planned with a open modern exhibit space. They have a great program for travelling exhibits that I hope will continue to improve in the future. Loved the recent Gaugin exhibit. More

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Seattle, Washington
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

We went for an interactive evening at the museum, complete with music and hands-on arts and crafts experience. Very pleasant community-building experience. I'd definitely do it again. More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The Contemporary Art, in particular, is just spectacular! If Contemporary Art isn't your thing, I was also really impressed by the amount of Indian and African Art. I spent a whole afternoon at the museum and it was the perfect amount of time. More

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Sydney, Australia
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102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

At $17 per visit, this museum is expensive. If you plan your visit, you can visit the excellent Asian art museum at Volunteer Park on the same ticket. I was somewhat underwhelmed by this museum. The Ventura building is interesting, at least, the facade details are worth checking out. There are really only two floors of exhibition space. The collection... More

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Bellingham, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

Went to see the most recent Gauguin exhibition and it was excellent. We are soooo lucky to get such great exhibitions here. More

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Olympia,WA
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Gets funky and eccentric at times, you never know what you're going to get. Get a membership if you are going to frequent it. More

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